Catch part 1: https://youtu.be/8oMn0pq_9MM In this video, How To Fail As An Artist, Jennifer and I dive deep into the philosophy of artistic "mission," the often-misunderstood world of Haiku, and why the fear of failure is actually a sign that you're on the right track. We discuss how to integrate your art into every aspect of your life—even the parts that seem "un-artistic"—and why enjoying the process is the only true way to measure success.Whether you're a poet, a novelist, or a creative with a message, this conversation will help you rethink how you view constraints, impact, and the longevity of your creative work.Welcome to Pour Over Poems, where host poet Geoff Anderson invites a poet out for coffee to hear one of their poems and then see where the discussion goes. See more Pour Over Poems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrbwlCYKx-kGet a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P?si=pGDmsZ_1T9qjWzTR7KQeYgTimestamps:00:00 - The stakes of an artistic mission 00:34 - Why Haiku is misunderstood in America 01:12 - Integrating Haiku into readings and life 02:10 - Using art as a vehicle (The "Backdoor" approach) 03:50 - The rich tradition of Japanese short poems 05:40 - Haiku in popular culture (Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs) 07:30 - Establishing a serious literary canon for Haiku 09:05 - The liberating power of constraint 10:50 - Do you like to write, or "to have written"? 12:45 - Defining impact: Scale vs. Individual resonance 14:15 - Managing expectations and controlling inputs 15:55 - Why there is no such thing as failure 18:15 - Living the "worst-case scenario" 19:40 - Final words: Don’t limit yourself#PourOverPoems #poetry #diverses

In writing poetry, worldbuilding is essential for creating an environment the reader feels immersed in, and establishes clear rules and expectations for what to expect. Ironically, part of writing is also incorporating changes and newness that are unfamiliar. This balance, or requirement for the acceptably unexpected, can be a challenge in poetry. When done well though, it creates curiosity, surprise, and energy that keeps a reader invested in finishing the poem. Let's talk about some strategies for creating the unexpected, in an acceptable way, for the readers of our poems.New to Fine Print? Every Wednesday at 11AM New York, we take a close look at a single poem to learn more about the craft of poetryWe're looking at a poem by Steph Sunderman Zinger in Rust + Moth, "Summer Camp"00:00 – Setting expectations and subverting them in poetry00:39 – The importance of matching your "new" ideas to your "world" (The Western vs. Aliens analogy)01:06 – Reading: "Summer Camp" by Steph Sunderman-Zinger02:46 – Analysis: Using grief and brevity to create familiarity03:50 – Language of the "familiar": Establishing the camp setting04:18 – Consistency in imagery: Using water and fire elements05:30 – Identifying the "Unexpected but Accepted": Terminology and word choice06:54 – Making it personal: The speaker's experience as the "new" element07:44 – Final Takeaway: Balancing the familiar and the new for stronger writingSee an example, where Fine Print explored how to avoid cliche in writing with 5 techniques: https://youtu.be/PeJuwk7PdOIGet the first 2 modules of our poetry business workbook, The Semester: www.diversespoetry.com/instituteGet a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P?si=pGDmsZ_1T9qjWzTR7KQeYg#diverses #fineprint #LiveOnPoetry